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“Lent”
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is February 18. This season
continues through the Saturday before Easter. We will gather at 7 pm for a
service of singing and imposition of ashes.
The earliest celebration of Lent was called the Pasca–a Christian
Passover. Jesus Christ was proclaimed as the new Passover lamb. As Israel was
delivered from bondage in Egypt, the people of God were now delivered from
the bondage of sin and death. This celebration began at sunset on Easter eve
and climaxed with the celebration of the Lord's Supper when the rooster
crowed Easter morning.
Over the period of four centuries, this all-night celebration was lengthened to forty days, symbolic of
the forty days Jesus fasted in the wilderness. In preparation for Easter, Christians practiced fasting, prayer and
almsgiving–the concrete expression of the Church to the poor, the sick and the less fortunate:
Today it is traditional to "give something up for Lent." This comes from the tradition of fasting or giving
up food for forty days. Prayerfully consider what you need to give up that will have a lasting spiritual impact
on your life.
If you count on your calendar, you will find more than forty days. That is because the Christians never
fasted on Sunday. Every Sunday was a mini-celebration of Easter–a time for praise to the risen Lord. One
didn't fast on such a special day.
The author, Jay Rochelle, writes, "It is a time to recapture some of the ground you think you have lost in
the rush of life....Lent belongs not as an addition to the meanings of life, but as a part of the search for depth
and meaning within life. It is a time of testing, a time for reflection upon the direction of your life."
May Easter be extra special this year, not because of eggs or new clothes. May it be special because
each of us has done our spiritual preparation.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Brad
FEBRUARY 2015
CHAPEL
2015 has been off to a great start for the youth group. We kicked the year off right by stay-ing up all night over MLK weekend! We had a lock-in that started at 8 pm on Sunday night and went until 8 am Monday morning. 26 high school stu-dents came, wore themselves out, and had a great time! We played a bunch of games, enjoyed some worship, had a team competition, took a look at deception in the context of Genesis 3, and devoured a 10 foot long ice cream sundae!
The youth also have a mission trip to North Carolina coming up this summer. In order to afford the trip, there will be a fundraiser on March 1st. Mark your calendars for the Soup and Pie dinner! It will be a great way to enjoy some good food, spend time with each other, and help support our youth as they prepare to take a step out in faith this summer.
Maybe you’re wondering who this new youth pastor guy is. Maybe you’ve met me, but want to find out a little more about me. Maybe we’re already best friends and none of this will sur-prise you. Wherever you fall in this category, I’d like to give you a little insight to who I am. I’m Tom Gerberich. I was born and raised in Akron, OH as the middle of three boys. I ran cross-country and track at Ohio Northern and worked with several campus ministries before graduating this past De-cember. For those of you that already knew that, and want some more interesting information, here are some fun facts* about me: I am technically a semi-professional video gamer because I have received money for winning Halo tournaments. My personal best in the 5k is 14:57. I am an avid sleepwalker and do so about 2-3 times per week. My dad used to be a professional bowler. I love thrift shopping and about half of my wardrobe comes from second-hand stores. I have broken 8 bones and have had 3 surgeries in my life. I hope you have enjoyed these. Make sure to read the fine print!
*These facts may or may not be true. There is candy on the
line for anyone who can tell me which ones are correct! Also, if you would like to find out the right answers; come and talk to me. I’d be glad to tell you which are true!
We apologize for the lateness of February “Chapel Chatter”. The Chapel computer and internet gremlins have been hard at work this month. Thank you Darren Estelle for taming the gremlins.
Name the Chapel Newsletter…………… And the winner is Julia Masuwa for
“CHAPEL CHATTER”
Please join the children & youth of the
church as they celebrate the beginning of
Lent. This service will be a part of our
Wednesday Night Ministries programming.
This is open to all.
Liberty Chapel will be hosting
Sunday, February 22 at 1:30 pm
Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to all chil-
dren. As Christian church leaders, we are
charged with engaging children and youth while making every effort to as-
sure their safety. Safe Sanctuaries® is more than implementing guidelines, poli-
cies and procedures. Safe Sanctuaries® creates an environment with boundaries
of safe space for children, youth and vul-nerable adults, and the adult servants
who work with them. ******We would like those who are a
part of Chapel’s kids & youth ministries to attend this important training. Please
sign-up in the Welcome Center or see Carol Witte for further information.
Women of God, Growing in Grace Women’s Conference.
March 7, 2015 -------8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Shiloh Christian Union Church – 2100 County Road 5 – Delta, Ohio
Please see Laura Case for registration. Early registration (by Feb. 21) $15.00.
Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
The Pantry & Closet will be open Monday, February 16 , 6-7:30 pm & Friday, February 20, 9 – 11:00 am.
Days and hours for our new food pantry have been set: 3rd Monday of every month 6:00- 7:30 pm and the following Friday
of that week, 9:00– 11:00 am. Six to eight volunteers are needed to help each time to meet and greet, set-up and
takedown, help carry out food and to help people in other ways. The Clothing Closet is open at the same times as
Bountiful Blessings. This is another much-needed outreach. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact
the office.
The Clothing Closet cannot accept any new donations at this time. Thank you for your continued support of the ministry.
LA. MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS---KEEP THEM IN
YOUR PRAYERS
Youth Pastor Tom Gerberich, Dan Bare, Marcia Bearley, Louise Dalton,
Max & Pat Fetterman, Boyd & April Mozingo, Ileah Gutierrez, Ethan
Gutierrez, Tenny & Sue Krugh, Steve Seagrave, Lowynn Atkinson, Jacob
Clapp & Joe & Carla Gillen
Traveling on Sat. & Sun., Feb. 7 & 8, working Mon. through Fri., Feb. 9-13, traveling home on Sat., Feb.14.
† In the Welcome Center, please sign up to hang out with some great kids at THE ROCK. Open daily 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
† In an attempt to reduce sugary snacks, fruit is needed each week for THE ROCK snack time. If you would like to donate fruit for a week please sign-up in the Welcome Center and bring your items
to church on Sunday of that week. “Thank you so much from THE ROCK kids and team!!
† A Sunday School Teacher and Helper are needed for the 3-4 yr. old class. See Marci Nash or Dawn Sharpe for further details.
Choir practices will begin Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30 pm and run
through the month of February. Join the Fun!!!!
Cam Meyers – Nephew of Julie and Ron Zenz, burst appendix and infection.
Pastor Brad & Family – They are traveling to Denver to welcome a new granddaughter.
Mike Witte – Eric Witte’s brother, Cancer.
Lavon Patton – Health Concerns.
Friends and Family of “Cat” Catherina Lautar -She passed away Sunday Jan. 25 because
of an auto accident.
Herb & Carolyn Arps – Ongoing health issues.
Brenda Winters – friend of Carrie Quigley, serious damage to diaphragm muscle, major
surgery and serious chronic pain.
Billy Sharpe – Health Concerns.
Cole Spangler - Upcoming Surgery Feb 17.
Joyce Schwyn – Max Fetterman’s sister, Cancer
Jack Kruger – surgery for broken femur & surgery for hip replacement.
Mike Collier – Recovering from knee surgery.
Maddie Dishop – Recovering from thyroid surgery
{You are invited to use the Prayer Request forms in the pews.}
Please keep the following long-term needs in your prayers:
Ruth Gramling; Winnie Leatherman; Kent Spiess; Billy Sharpe; Ruth Whitman; Leo “Bud” Zenz; Members of the Military and their Families; Our Missionary Families
Eric Gutierrez, Whitehouse Country Manor, Room #201 11239 Waterville St., Whitehouse, OH 43571
(visits always welcomed)
[Names remain on the prayer list 4 weeks. For continued prayer listing, please resubmit.]
8:15 Service Nursery/
Door Greeters
Sunday School Nursery/
Door Greeters
10:30 Service Nursery/
Door Greeters
Greeters
1
Barnes/ Jenny Hartford/
Howe Family
Ileah Gutierrez
Howe Family
Oelkrug Family
Howe Family Tenny Krugh Family
8
Overmier Family
Kevin Mohler Family
Shadday Family
Nash Family
Spangler Family
Nash Family Todd Shafer Family
15
C. Carter Family
John Sharpe Family
Shadday Family
John Sharpe Family
O’Neal Family
John Sharpe Family Ken Silveus Family
22
L. Mack & C. Bowers
Gretchen Tedrow
Witte Family
Conner Family
Graber Family
Conner Family Bill Sharpe Family
Little Lambs Christy M.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 - Patty McIntosh 2 - Judy Strayer 3 - Alex Tedrow 4 - Emily Leatherman Andy Spiess 5 - Evan Hogrefe 6 - Wyatt Leatherman Toby Ernsberger David Kessler, Sr. Sharon Sharpe 8 - Tim Mack 9 – Brad Howe
11 - Viki Mack 12 - Johnny Danford 14 - Todd Mohler Deb Leuthold 15 - Jessica Trapp Ross McLaughlin Matt Vollmar 17 - Jeanette Saneholtz 18 - Matthew Orr 19 - Josh Wiechers 20 - Lucas Bare 23 - Lydia Murrey
24 - Lillian Case
26 - Lowynn Atkinson 27 - Jake Sharpe Beth Thobe John Sharpe
FEBRUARY ANNIVER-SARIES
1 – Bob & Arlene Griteman Steve & Mary Seagrave 4 – Dan & Brenda Hogrefe 7 – Gary & Lori Graber
Lead Pastor Brad Martin
Youth Pastor Tom Gerberich
Church Phone 419-533-2881
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Libertychapel.net
9474 County Road V, Liberty Center, OH 43532
SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS – 8:15 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:15 A.M.
“A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”
Return Service Requested
Liberty Chapel United Methodist
February 2015
Sunday Worship Times: 8:15 a.m. Classic Worship (Nursery Provided)
10:30 a.m. Praise Celebration (Nursery Provided) Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Classes for All Ages (Nursery Provided)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayFriday SaturdayFriday SaturdayFriday Saturday
1
Worship With Us
Communion
6:00 pm Scouts
2
6:00 pm Trustees
7:00 pm Finance
8:00 pm Ad. Council
3
6:00 am Men’s Study
@ Liberty Café
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beth Moore Study
4
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
Wed. Night Ministries
CrossRoads Café 6-7pm
6:15 pm Ages 3- Grade 8
6:45 pm Sr. Hi Youth
5
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:00 Centershot
Archery Ministry
6
7
6:00 am
Mission Trip
Leaving
7am Men’s
Prayer Time @
church
8 Louisiana
Mission Trip
Worship With Us
6:00 pm Scouts
9
6:00 pm UMM
10
6:00 am Men’s Study
@ Liberty Café
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
7:00 pm SPRC
11
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
Wed. Night Ministries
6:15 pm Ages 3- Grade 8
6:45 pm Sr. Hi Youth
12
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:00 Centershot
Archery Ministry
13
14
7am Men’s
Prayer Time @
church
15
Worship With Us
16
6 – 7:30 pm
Bountiful Blessings &
Clothing Closet
7:30 pm Evangelism
17
6:00 am Men’s Study
@ Liberty Café
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Beth Moore Study
18
Noon Sr. Luncheon
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
Wed. Night Ministries
6:15 pm Ages 3- Grade 8
6:45 pm Sr. Hi Youth
7:00 Ash Wednesday
Service
19
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:00 Centershot
Archery Ministry
7:00 pm ROCK Team
20
9-11 am
Bountiful Blessings
& Clothing Closet
21
7am Men’s
Prayer Time @
church
22
Worship With Us
1:30 pm
Safe Sanctuary
Training
6:00 pm Scouts
23
7:00 pm Missions
24
6:00 am Men’s Study
@ Liberty Café
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
25
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
Wed. Night Ministries
6:15 pm Ages 3- Grade 8
6:45 pm Sr. Hi Youth
7:00 pm Unity Team
7:30 Confirmation Class
26
3-5 pm “The ROCK”
6:00 Centershot
Archery Ministry
27
28
7am Men’s
Prayer Time @
church
Noon-4
Fellowship Hall
Reserved.
Change of Policy
**********The Administrative Council has changed our cancellation policy. Only under level 3 will worship or meetings be cancelled. Please use your discretion under other levels.